All of us move or transport items at least once in our lives. One of the most important and arduous task when you move is to make sure that you have sufficient moving boxes to pack and transport all your belongings. The boxes you use to wrap your goods are important in many ways. You need to make sure that the boxes you choose are sturdy and suitable for transporting in order to minimize damage. Also, keep in mind not to stuff boxes with force as they can break or collapse badly, and don’t even leave them almost unfilled as they can crush. Now the question is, how to make out what type of boxes you need to move your goods? First and foremost, you should know what kind of goods you’re planning to move, then it will help you to figure out the kind of boxes you’ll need and how many boxes to purchase. Let’s discuss about different types of moving boxes.

Types of Moving Boxes:

• Small Box: Also referred as book box. Generally, smallest and heaviest items are packed in this 1.5 cubic feet small box. Such items include books, shoes, records, canned goods, heavy tools, CDs, small appliances, etc.
• Medium Box: This is a kind of versatile box, used for multiple purposes. It’s a 3 cubic feet box and used to put kitchen appliances, toys, lamps, electronic gadgets, etc.
• Large Box: The basic idea is, as the capacity of the box increases, the weight of the goods into the box should decrease. Large moving boxes come in 4.5 cubic feet and these boxes are ideal for items such as non-breakable kitchen goods, pillows, curtain clothes, blankets, or any other non-hanging clothes.
• Dish Packs: As the name implies, this type of boxes are used for packing and moving dishes, bowls, glass utensils, and other kitchenware. It is best for breakable items as it comes with dividers. Also, dish packs are safest because of extra-strength and multi-layer construction.
• Mattress Box: These boxes are available in different sizes and stuff like just like mattresses and box springs are packed in them. You can safely store and transport your mattress using mattress box.
• Mirror Boxes: Like mattress boxes, mirror boxes also come in different sizes. These moving boxes are fitted together to offer a great deal of flexibility for items such as mirrors, glass tables, art pieces, etc.
• Wardrobe Boxes: Wardrobe boxes are the largest among standard cartons. These boxes can either be lay-down or stand-upright. In this box, hanging clothes will remain hanging while transporting. You may want to ship curtains and drapes using these boxes in order to avoid wrinkling.
• Custom Crates: You can order customized boxes for some specific items such as bicycle, antiques, art works, etc. Since custom cartons are usually built to order, make sure to order prior to your move.

How to Choose the Right Moving Box?

Here are few questions you should ask yourself to make an informed decision about the type of moving boxes that you need:

• How heavy is/are the goods that you’re planning to move? If your items are heavy, choose stronger, double-walled boxes.
• How far are you planning to move? If you’re planning to move items to a closer location, then single-walled cartons will do the trick. However, if you’re planning to move your items across countries, double-walled boxes are ideal as they stand up to rough handling.
• How long and where will you store your moving boxes? Double-walled boxes are worth investing if you’re planning for long-term storage. However, the storage environment plays an important role here. Even the double-walled boxes can fail if they get wet.

All in all, boxes that can be securely closed are always best for moving goods safely without causing any damage. So, whether you purchase boxes or opt for free boxes, make sure they can be taped or closed properly.